independent

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Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Adjective 2.1 Synonyms 2.2 Antonyms 2.3 Related words 3 Noun 3.1 Synonyms

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Positive independent

Comparative more independent

Superlative most independent

1. If something or someone is independent, they are free; they are not dependent on anything.

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• free

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• dependent
• contingent

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• independently
• independence

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Singular independent

Plural independents

1. An independent is a person who does not relies on another person for support.

   The USA declared itself independent from Britain in 1776.

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• individual